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While it may take different forms, most of us have struggled with anger. Some of us turn our anger inward by clamming up or engaging in self-destructive behaviors. Some of us explode at the least provocation. Anger can be extremely destructive. It can cost us our jobs, our marriages, our families, our testimonies, even our health. Much has been written about anger and how to control it, but the Bible doesn't call us to control sinful anger. It calls us to something much deeper.
How well do you handle "waiting on the Lord"? Do you have an "I'm waiting ... I'm waiting ..." while you drum your fingers on the table attitude? Or do you ever find yourself thinking, "I've prayed, but nothing seems to be happening!" Why does God allow us to wait, anyway? Can "waiting on the Lord" be a good thing? Can we learn to trust Him ... really trust Him as a result? And if so, how? See today's reading from Psalm 27. Also, read about God's leadership qualifications (*hint: we're all leaders, even as moms and dads), why we can't approach God based on our own good works, and why knowing God's attributes or character qualities is so important to our walks of faith.
The cost of doing right can be an expensive one and it may become more so in the years to come. It's part of what has become known as the cancel culture. At times, it means risking friendships and popularity. It might mean the loss of a job or business, a social media platform, or a reputation from the world's perspective. Sometimes it means the risk of legal action. Some believers must risk their very lives to serve and obey God. The question is, are we willing? Are we willing to trust God? Are we willing the risk the cost of doing what is right? We not only need to be willing to stand up for righteousness ourselves but we need friends who will speak the truth to us. Too often we choose people who will tell us what we want to hear, not what we need to hear. Many people, especially unbelievers, actually hate the truth. They will attack anyone who challenges them on their behavior or lifestyles. But we need to be careful not to fall into subtle forms of the same reaction.
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